Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, which funds all military-related activities.
“As the proud mother of a U.S. Marine veteran, I take seriously Congress’ responsibility to support our troops,” Frankel said. “While this bill is a good first step, I could not vote… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement in opposition to House Republicans’ inadequate plan to address the Zika virus. In February, President Obama requested $1.9 billion to combat this crisis. H.R. 5243 would provide $622 million – less than one-third of the funding requested – to combat the spread of the virus.
“House Republicans’ response to the Zika… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09) re-introduced the Fighting Medicare Fraud Act of 2016 to combat fraud in the Medicare program so that it can better serve America’s seniors and those with disabilities.
“South Florida remains a hotbed for Medicare fraud,” Congresswoman Frankel said. “This bill would crack down on criminals who exploit seniors… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement honoring Israel’s 68th Independence Day, or Yom Haatzmaut.
“Today, I join Israelis in celebrating their accomplishments and rejoicing in their freedom. I was born just a few days after Israel’s independence and grew up alongside the Jewish State, watching it develop into a strong ally in democracy, even in the face… Read more »
For far too long, the spread of hundreds of sober houses has been destabilizing neighborhoods across Palm Beach County. And municipal officials have felt helpless to do anything about it because of the interpretation of two landmark federal laws meant to protect people with disabilities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act defines “disability” to include alcoholism and drug… Read more »
Sober houses have become a plague upon some South Florida cities. Thanks to U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-West Palm Beach, help finally may be coming.
In 1999, the departments of Housing and Urban Development and Justice determined that the Fair Housing Act prohibits local governments "from making zoning or land use decisions or implementing land use policies that exclude or otherwise… Read more »
Today, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL), Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), and Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) introduced the Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act to prevent human trafficking by bringing more openness to foreign temporary worker visas.
“The bipartisan legislation we introduced today will help bring the scourge of human… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced that the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center (VAMC) will receive additional federal funding, if needed, to meet current demands.
“Our veterans have served our country honorably – it’s now time for us to serve them,” Frankel said. “Additional funding will allow the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center to continue providing high… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, issued the following statement on the Department of Transportation’s recent approval for Ireland-based carrier Norwegian Air International to operate long-haul flights to and from the United States.
“Norwegian Air International should not be permitted to operate in the United… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to the bus bombing attack in Jerusalem.
“No one should ever have to fear for their life during their evening commute. I stand strongly with our ally, Israel, in solidarity, and my thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.”
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